Cattleya skinneri

continental : Let’s water these plants only when there are prolonged droughts; if the weather is mild, we can water once every 1-2 weeks, using 0-1 glasses of water, but only if the ground is completely dry.

alpine : During wintry months watering will be sporadic; we suggest irrigating only when the climate is mild and the ground is dry. If the temperatures are very harsh, we can interrupt watering, otherwise let’s act every 2-3 weeks with -1-0 glasses of water.

mediterranean : During the cold months watering takes place only during the mild days, let’s avoid harsh, freezing days, by watering every 0-1 weeks or less with 1-2 glasses of water.

continental : For the the Cattleya skinneri let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
Winter minimum temperatures can cause damage to the the Cattleya skinneri , which can only stand short and not too harsh freezing; during this period of the year we suggest locating them in a cold greenhouse, or protect them from the wind and cold with a non-woven fabric.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Cattleya skinneri to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
The Cattleya skinneri can stand short frosts of scarce entity; during the winter we suggest locating it in a sheltered place, covering it with a non-woven fabric or moving it to a cold greenhouse.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
The Cattleya skinneri can stand without problems minimum winter temperatures.

Fertilization Cattleya skinneri : We suggest not to fertilize orchids during the winter months; we should start fertilizing again towards the end of the winter, when the plants start to produce new shoots.

Treatments Cattleya skinneri : In presence of cochineals apply a treatment based on white oil; otherwise it usually isn’t necessary to use parasiticides.